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Explosions in Iran, US Media Reports Israeli Strikes

Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival.

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Russian Missile Barrage on Ukraine City Kills 18, Wounds 77

Rescuers were removing mountains of rubble from the site of a lethal Russian missile strike on Ukraine's historic city of Chernigiv, where at least 18 people were killed.

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Middle East on Edge as Israel and Iran Trade Threats

Israel and Iran traded threats after Tehran's first-ever direct attack on its arch-foe sharply heightened tensions in a region already on edge after six months of war in Gaza.

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How the US Helped Counter Iran’s Attack on Israel

Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles marked the culmination of a tense two weeks in which Washington engaged in whirlwind efforts to prepare for the expected violence.

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Thai Soldiers on Alert as Myanmar Border Clashes Enter Second Day

Thai soldiers were on alert in the town of Mae Sot, where across the border in Myanmar the junta and an ethnic armed group fought for a second day.

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Israel Says Readiness Advances for ‘War’ on Lebanon Border

The Israeli army said it had reached "another phase" of preparation for war on its northern border with Lebanon, where it has spent months exchanging fire with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

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Israeli Army Chief Says Strike Killing Aid Workers Was ‘Grave Mistake’

Israel's defense chief said a strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza was a "grave mistake," after the deaths prompted a chorus of international outrage.

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Israeli Strike Kills 36 Syrian Soldiers Near Aleppo: War Monitor

An Israeli air strike on Syria's Aleppo province killed at least 36 Syrian soldiers, according to a war monitor, which added that Hezbollah weapons depots were located in the area.

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Syria Strikes Kill 17 Including Iran Guard, WHO Worker

Strikes in Syria killed 16 pro-Iran fighters including an Iranian Revolutionary Guard, a war monitor said, while the WHO also reported one of its workers was killed.

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Four Suspects Remanded in Custody Over Moscow Concert Hall Massacre

Four men accused of involvement the Moscow massacre that killed 137 people were remanded in custody as Russia observed a national day of mourning following the attack claimed by Islamic State.

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